Rythm. Space. People (series) 1999

Yuri Zlotnikov made this work in the Rythm. Space. People series using felt-tip pen on paper. The material and the artistic process seem very simple, almost like drawing. The use of felt-tip pens has imbue this abstract artwork with a sense of immediacy and spontaneity. The felt-tip pens' colors, textures and qualities contribute to its appearance, with vibrant colors and flowing lines, suggesting movement and energy. It shows his interest in the aesthetics of the everyday, and in the way simple materials can be used to create complex compositions. The result is an open structure: a field without hierarchy or a center. Zlotnikov’s emphasis on process challenges the traditional notions of high art. It emphasizes the importance of materiality, making, and context in understanding the full meaning of an artwork, blurring boundaries between fine art and craft.